Eindhoven to Heraklion (EIN–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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EIN–HER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Transavia and TUI fly Netherlands lead the route. The flight covers 1,483 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV Transavia | 7 | 73H | 3h20-3h25 | – | – | – |
| OR TUI fly Netherlands | 2 | 73H | 3h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Heraklion from Eindhoven
| Metric | EIN→HER | RTM→HER | BRU→HER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EIN | – | 53 mi | 54 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | 5 | 19 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 3h 14m | 3h 25m |
Travel Essentials
EIN: CEST · HER: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Eindhoven, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Dutch passport holders enter Greece freely as EU citizens. No visa, no time limit on stays. Bring your Dutch passport or national ID card (both work for entry). For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local police station or municipality to obtain a registration certificate (bebaiosi eggrafis). This is free and confirms your right of residence as an EU citizen.
At Greek airports, use the EU/EEA passport lane for faster processing. With a biometric Dutch passport, automated eGates are available at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) and Thessaloniki (SKG). No return ticket, accommodation proof, or financial evidence is needed at the border. EU free movement means you can live and work in Greece without a work permit.
Direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Athens run about 3 hours 30 minutes on KLM, Aegean Airlines, and Transavia. Seasonal direct routes also serve Thessaloniki, Heraklion (Crete), Rhodes, Corfu, Kos, and Santorini from multiple Dutch airports. Greece uses the euro, same as the Netherlands, so no currency exchange needed. No mandatory vaccinations. Ferries from Piraeus to Cyclades islands cost EUR 30 to EUR 70 in economy (book at ferries.gr). Greek island summers run hot, 30 to 38 degrees Celsius in July and August.
EIN–HER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EIN to HER
Eindhoven Airport (EIN) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Transavia and TUI fly Netherlands. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
EIN to HER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EIN to HER is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,483 miles (2,387 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Vienna and Bucharest Henri Coandă. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rotterdam (RTM), Zaventem (BRU) and Düsseldorf (DUS).